Chii

Chii is a Japanese manga artist best known for her autobiographical manga "The Bride Was a Boy," a heartwarming and candid account of her experience as a transgender woman navigating love, marriage, and gender transition in Japan. Originally serialized online, the manga gained widespread acclaim for its accessible and cheerful approach to transgender issues, blending personal storytelling with informative commentary. Chii's warm illustration style and honest narrative have made "The Bride Was a Boy" an important work in LGBTQ+ manga, praised for raising awareness and fostering understanding among readers both within Japan and internationally.